Benefits - What's in it for you?

• Be in control of your roster - shifts that suit your lifestyle and availability.
• We have a dedicated internal casual team (MetFlex) that will look after your training and development, work schedule, work support, etc.
• Learn while you earn.
• Ongoing casual shifts for all Villages in your local area - our villages are all different and bespoke.
• Permanent roles available if you want to move from the casual position.
• We will develop and train you in a career path within Aged Care.
• Work in a rewarding environment - supporting our residents and working with great, dedicated teams.

About the Role

Our dedicated Café team is looking for a Café Assistant/Barista to join them on a casual basis, delivering excellent service to our customers. You will be responsible for preparing coffee and other beverages. You will also be responsible for serving and collecting meals and operating the cash register.

Some of the great things you will be doing:

• Taking residents', visitors', and staff food and beverage orders.
• Serving and collecting meals.
• Making cups of coffee.
• Operating the register.
• General cleaning, including café equipment.
• Additional kitchen duties as and when required.

About you

This is a fast-paced environment, so you'll be someone who loves being part of the team, enjoys thinking on your feet, and can prioritise and juggle tasks with ease. With the enjoyment of helping others, some things that will support your application include:

• Experience working in a fast-paced environment such as a commercial kitchen/café.
• Barista skills - ideally, you will have previous experience in a busy café operating the coffee machine and preparing various hot beverages.
• Have impeccable personal presentation.
• Have exceptional interpersonal skills - it's a people role!
• Have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Hold a Hygiene & Food Handling Certificate (advantageous).

About us

Metlifecare is a leading New Zealand owner and operator of retirement villages, providing rewarding lifestyles and outstanding care to more than 5,600 New Zealanders. We pride ourselves on providing retirement communities in which people are empowered to be the very best version of themselves. Since 1984, we have been a leader in New Zealand in the development and management of vibrant social communities for older people. The care, comfort, happiness, and wellbeing of people are at the heart of what we do and why we do it.

How to apply

Please apply by clicking on the "APPLY NOW" button below or by visiting our careers page at www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home.

Not sure if this role is for you but interested in what else Metlifecare has to offer? Then please visit our careers page at www.careers.metlifecare.co.nz/home to see our other current vacancies.

Please note that identification and work eligibility are required with your application.